Devin Watkins

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Pope: ‘Organized crime inflicts a deep wound on society’

By Devin Watkins “Organized crime strikes against millions of men and women who have the right to live their lives and raise...

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Pope Francis: Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met Thursday with representatives of the Pasqua Together 2025 Initiative, which represents...

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Pope Francis wraps up Apostolic Journey to Singapore

By Devin Watkins After 12 days spent in 4 countries in Oceania and Asia, Pope Francis has begun the return flight to Rome....

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Pope thanks Our Lady for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania

By Devin Watkins As he returned to the Vatican from Fiumicino Airport on Friday, Pope Francis stopped off for a brief visit...

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Pope to Catholics in Vanimo: Spread beauty of Christ’s Gospel in love

By Devin Watkins After a two-hour flight aboard an Australian C-130 military transport plane, Pope Francis arrived in the...

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Pope Francis departs on 45th Apostolic Journey abroad

By Devin Watkins The papal plane departed from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport at 5:32 PM, as the Pope began his 45th Apostolic...

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Holy See: Technology should better human life, not take it

By Devin Watkins Archbishop Ettore Balestrero spoke recenty at a UN forum in Geneva on the need to closely monitor the...

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Pope at Audience: World must heed cries of migrants dying in deserts and seas

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis set aside his catechesis series on the Holy Spirit at the Wednesday General Audience. He...

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Pope: Christians called to share Gospel of peace, even amid persecution

By Devin Watkins For 10 years, Catholics have gathered in the northern Italian city of Rimini on the 20th day of every month...

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Pope recalls WWII atomic bombings, appeals for peace in war-torn countries

By Devin Watkins “Let us renew our intense prayer for peace, especially in martyred Ukraine, the Middle East, Palestine,...

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Pope to Knights of Columbus: Pray for Christ’s peace to triumph

By Devin Watkins As the Knights of Columbus met in Quebec City, Canada, on August 6-8, Pope Francis sent his prayers and...

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Venezuela: Holy See calls for dialogue and ‘democratic coexistence’

By Devin Watkins Protests have engulfed Venezuelan cities since results were announced in Sunday’s presidential election. The...

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Carlo Acutis and 14 Blesseds approved for canonization

By Devin Watkins The College of Cardinals gathered with Pope Francis on Monday morning in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace for...

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Pope at Angelus: Eucharist makes us prophets of a new world

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis prayed the Angelus on Sunday, as the Church in many countries celebrated the Solemnity of the...

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Pope at Corpus Christi Mass: ‘War-torn world needs aroma of bread of love’

By Devin Watkins “God does not abandon us but always seeks, waits for, and accompanies us, even to the point of placing...

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Pope Francis expresses gratitude for dedication of late Cardinal Felix

By Devin Watkins Cardinal Kelvin Edward Felix, Archbishop Emeritus of Castries, died on Thursday, May 30, at the age of 91....

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Pope Francis clears path for canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis

By Devin Watkins Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, met Thursday with Pope...

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Pope: Education must form people, not offer impossible ideals

By Devin Watkins “How much pain and frustration are produced by the unattainable stereotypes that markets and pressure...

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Pope to youth in Venice: Get off your phones and pay attention to others

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met on Sunday morning with young people in Venice in the square in front of the Basilica of St....

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Pope: Love shared between elderly and young makes society wiser

By Devin Watkins The Great Age Foundation held an event on Saturday in the Paul VI Hall, entitled “The Caress and the Smile,”...

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Pope: Like our cities, we build future with an eye to the past

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis held an audience on Saturday with members of the Spanish World Heritage Cities Group, which was...

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Pope Francis to visit 4 Asian nations in September

By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday that Pope Francis will visit four Asian nations in early...

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Pope Francis: ‘Bible shows Jesus’ closeness to suffering humanity’

By Devin Watkins The Pontifical Biblical Commission concluded its annual plenary assembly in Rome on Thursday, which focused...

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Pope: Christians must tend to Christ’s wounds in humanity

By Devin Watkins “Be forgiven bearers of forgiveness, healed bearers of healing, joyful and simple in fraternity, all in the...

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Pope: Interreligious dialogue fosters peace and respect for diversity

By Devin Watkins The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional...

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Pope Francis’ schedule released for pastoral visit to Venice

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis is scheduled to make a one-day pastoral visit to the northern Italian city of Venice on Sunday,...

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Pope prays for victims of terrorist attack in Moscow

By Devin Watkins “I assure my prayers for the victims of the vile terrorist attack carried out the other evening in Moscow.”...

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Pope on war in Ukraine: 'Do not be ashamed to negotiate'

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis granted an interview to Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), a Swiss public station broadcasting in...

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Pope: Confession offers ‘unique moment of grace and God’s forgiveness’

By Devin Watkins “May this year of preparation for the Jubilee see the Father's mercy blossom in many hearts and places, and...

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Pope: Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane

By Devin Watkins As the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors holds its plenary assembly, Pope Francis took the...

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Pope: ‘Pray for people suffering from horrors of war’

By Devin Watkins “Once again, brothers and sisters, I renew my invitation to pray for people who suffer the horror of war in...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday

By Devin Watkins The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced Wednesday the venue for the papal Mass of the Lord’s Supper...

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Pope Francis: Churches should lift our hearts to praise God

By Devin Watkins “Like the spires and bell towers, may the gazes of pilgrims be lifted and their voices proclaim with the...

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Pope laments deadly construction site incident in Florence

By Devin Watkins Four workers were killed and three others injured on Friday when a pylon collapsed at the site of a new...

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‘Loneliness’ at heart of Pope’s theme for 4th Grandparents Day

By Devin Watkins On Sunday, July 28, Catholics around the world will be invited to take time to reflect on the great heritage...

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Pope to Brazilian Catholics: Fraternity can heal every division

By Devin Watkins As the Church marks the start of Lent with Ash Wednesday, the Bishops of Brazil have launched the 60th...

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UNRWA: ‘Funding suspension will leave 2 million Palestinians without aid’

By Devin Watkins “Without donors reversing the decision of their suspension, it will mean that by the end of February, we...

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Pope congratulates Zayed Award winners, praises human fraternity

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis released a video message on Monday which was viewed by attendees at the 2024 award ceremony of...

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Pope to seminarians: Cling to Christ and serve His people

By Devin Watkins “From Jesus we do not learn things. We welcome Him; we cling to Him, to be able to bring Him to others.” ...

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Panama: Cardinal Lacunza found ‘disoriented’ after 2-day disappearance

By Devin Watkins Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, the Bishop of David, had disappeared at around 2 PM on Tuesday,...

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Pope Francis encourages Italy-China cultural dialogue

By Devin Watkins As the National Federation Italy-China marks its 10th anniversary, Pope Francis has expressed his support...

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Pope to Notre Dame University: Help students dream with head, heart, hands

By Devin Watkins “This is the secret of education: that we think what we feel and do; that we feel what we think and do;...

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Archbishop Paglia: Church needs to explore Theology of the Family

By Devin Watkins Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has called for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel of the family, saying the...

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Panama: Cardinal Lacunza disappears in unknown circumstances

By Devin Watkins Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, the Bishop of David, was last seen at his residence in the city of...

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Italy’s Bishops, Gemelli hospital team up to offer maternity care in Tanzania

By Devin Watkins The Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) is providing financial backing for a project to offer maternity care...

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Pope at Ecumenical Vespers: ‘Christian journey to unity rooted in prayer’

By Devin Watkins “Only a love that becomes gratuitous service, only the love that Jesus taught and embodied, will bring...

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Pope to Vatican-accredited journalists: ‘Love humanity, learn humility’

By Devin Watkins “The beauty of your work around Peter is that it is founded on the solid rock of responsibility in truth,...

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Pope launches new YOUCAT: ‘Christ is password for a joyful life’

By Devin Watkins “Reading the Gospel, praying assiduously, and studying the catechism with enthusiasm help us to ‘transfer’...

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Pope to Davos Economic Forum: Development needs a moral compass

By Devin Watkins Titans of global business and politics are rubbing shoulders this week in Davos, Switzerland, under the...

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Pope Francis: ‘War is a crime against humanity’

By Devin Watkins “War itself is a crime against humanity. People need peace. The world needs peace.” Pope Francis launched...

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Fr. Faltas: We must point path to peace, like John the Baptist

By Devin Watkins On Sunday, Pope Francis launched a heartfelt appeal for an end to armed conflicts and a firm condemnation of...

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Pope: Church needs saints with unbridled desire to preach Gospel

By Devin Watkins “We need saints even today: people who do not stay in slippers on the sofa but who, burning with an...

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Pope renews prayers for people suffering horrors of war

By Devin Watkins As he led his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis relaunched his appeal for peace in our war-torn...

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Pope Francis: Our wounded cities need healing balm of fraternity

By Devin Watkins As the Missionary Fraternity of the Cities were on pilgrimage to Rome, Pope Francis met with the...

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Pope expresses ‘concern’ for Nicaragua as priests arrested

By Devin Watkins “I follow with deep concern what is happening in Nicaragua, where Bishops and priests have been deprived of...

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Pope at Angelus: Love opens paths for peace, never suffocating others

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis prayed the traditional noon-day prayer of the Angelus on Monday, as the Church celebrated the...

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Pope Francis: Singing can touch hearts and deepen prayer

By Devin Watkins “Singing and music can touch hearts, give beauty, and restore zest and hope”. Pope Francis offered that...

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Pope sends Cardinal Krajewski to Holy Land in sign of solidarity

By Devin Watkins Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has set out on a papal mission to accompany the people of the Holy Land through...

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Pope to Vatican employees: Serve Church in hiddenness and littleness

By Devin Watkins “God hides Himself in the littleness of a Child being born”. Pope Francis took the twin words of...

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Pope Francis: Healthcare must put human person at the centre

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis held an audience on Monday with a delegation from the F. Miulli Hospital in the southern...

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Pope condemns attacks on civilians in Gaza: ‘It is war; it is terrorism’

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for an end to the war ravaging the Holy Land, praying especially for...

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Pope celebrates 87th birthday, asks Christians to celebrate Jesus’ birth

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis turned 87 years old on Sunday, 17 December. As he often does ahead of Christmas, the Pope spent...

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Cardinal Parolin to deliver Pope Francis’ speech at COP28

By Devin Watkins The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told journalists on Friday that Cardinal Pietro...

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Pope: Priests lead people to Christ when conformed to Him

By Devin Watkins As over 700 seminarians from across France take part in a pilgrimage to Paris, Pope Francis has renewed his...

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Pope: ‘Poorly cared-for health succumbs to fragility’

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis held an audience on Thursday with participants in a seminar on “Ethics in Health Management”....

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Pope on Evangelii Gaudium: ‘Redemption marked by the poor’

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis sent a message on Friday to participants in a symposium dedicated to his 2013 Apostolic...

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Pope: Art reflects communion between God and humanity

By Devin Watkins The Vatican hosted a conference on Wednesday entitled “The Commission for the Protection of Monuments and...

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“Groomed”: Protection Commission hosts a play on abuse survivor’s journey

By Devin Watkins “I hated my body because of the bad things that had been done to it. I kind of numbed it from my neck down....

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Pope: Education should combine ‘mind, heart, hands’

By Devin Watkins The De La Salle University in the Philippine capital of Manila held an international conference on 8-9...

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Pope prays for victims of quake in Nepal, floods in Europe

By Devin Watkins An earthquake struck northwestern Nepal on Friday night, killing at least 157 people and damaging thousands...

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Archbishop Gallagher visits Australia to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

By Devin Watkins This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Australia. Archbishop...

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Pope to Scholas and ORT: Education requires freedom and dynamism

By Devin Watkins The 6th World Youth Meeting was held in São Paulo, Brazil, on 23-26 October, bringing together young people...

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Pope sends condolences to victims of Hurricane Otis in Mexico

By Devin Watkins Hurricane Otis, a record-breaking Category 5 storm, swept through Guerrero State in southwestern Mexico on...

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Pax Christi appeals to Pope and Synod to help Church embrace nonviolence

By Devin Watkins “Nonviolence is not idealistic, only challenging.” In a world marked by wars and polarization, the...

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Young Catholic in Gaza praying for peace after home destroyed

By Devin Watkins On Monday, Suhail Abodawood wrote a message-prayer for peace in the Holy Land as he sheltered in his parish,...

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Pope: Human person should be focus of migration issues

By Devin Watkins The 8th Migration Festival has kicked off in the Italian city of Modena under the theme: “Free to leave,...

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Patriarch Pizzaballa sends letter to faithful of Jerusalem, calls for peace

By Devin Watkins In his pastoral letter released on Tuesday, Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa spoke to the Catholic faithful...

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Pope Francis calls US President Joe Biden to discuss peace

By Devin Watkins On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis spoke by phone with the President of the United States, Joe Biden....

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Jerusalem’s Church leaders, Archbishop of Canterbury urge restrain in Gaza

By Devin Watkins The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, along with the Justin Welby, the Archbishop of...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Church in Arabian Peninsula set to open Jubilee for Christian martyrs

By Devin Watkins The Church in the Arabian Peninsula is set to embark on a Holy Year for the 1,500th anniversary of the...

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Pope at Audience: St. Charles de Foucauld ‘let Jesus act silently’

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis picked up his catechesis series on various exemplars of apostolic zeal at the Wednesday General...

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Pope Francis appeals for peace and restraint in Israel-Hamas war

By Devin Watkins Speaking at the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis expressed his “sorrow and concern” for the war that...

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Holy See: Intolerance toward indigenous heritage ‘a form of violence’

By Devin Watkins Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, delivered a statement...

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Pope sends condolences for death of Hungarian former president

By Devin Watkins Mr. László Sólyom, the former President of Hungary from 2005 to 2010, died on Sunday at the age of 81 after...

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Cardinal Raï at Mass: Synodal path helps us respond to global crises

By Devin Watkins Members of the Synod General Assembly celebrated Mass together in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday morning,...

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Pope prays for victims of tourist bus crash in Italy

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis sent a telegram of condolences to Patriarch Francesco Moraglia of Venice on Thursday, signed by...

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Pope Francis meets with people in financial difficulty in Marseille

By Devin Watkins On Saturday morning, Pope Francis held a brief meeting with Mr. Margaritis Schinas, the Vice-President of...

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Pope Francis thanks Our Lady for protection on Marseille visit

By Devin Watkins After the papal plane touched down at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, Pope Francis took the long way across the...

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Pope Francis entrusts Marseille visit to Our Lady

By Devin Watkins Ahead of his two-day visit to the French city of Marseille, Pope Francis traveled across Rome on Tuesday...

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Pope to Korean Church: Gospel overcomes divisions and barriers

By Devin Watkins “The desire to give the world the hope of the Gospel opens our hearts to enthusiasm and helps us overcome...

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Cardinal Zuppi to visit China as part of Ukraine peace mission

By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, the Archbishop of Bologna,...

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Pope Francis renews prayers for quake-struck Morocco

By Devin Watkins Just a day after sending a telegram to express his sorrow, Pope Francis publicly expressed his condolences...

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Pope: Blessed Ulma family a model of Christian care for others

By Devin Watkins The nine members of the Ulma family were beatified on Sunday in their Polish hometown of Markowa, where they...

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Pope at Angelus: Fraternal correction an expression of great love

By Devin Watkins As pilgrims and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square on a sunny Roman Sunday, Pope Francis prayed the...

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Pope expresses prayers and solidarity for quake-hit Morocco

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow and solidarity with the people of Morocco following a devastating...

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Pope Francis thanks Our Lady for Mongolia visit

By Devin Watkins The Pope’s visits to the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani serve as prayerful bookends of his...

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Pope Francis urges Chinese Catholics to be ‘good citizens’

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis concluded Mass on Sunday in the Hun Theatre in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, he took...

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Pope Francis kicks off Apostolic Journey to Mongolia

By Devin Watkins The papal plane took off from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Thursday afternoon at 6:41 PM bound for...

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Pope entrusts Apostolic Journey to Mongolia to Our Lady

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis traveled across Rome on Wednesday afternoon to make a brief stop at the Basilica of St. Mary...

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Cardinal Parolin: South Sudan can embrace peace by driving out fear with love

By Devin Watkins The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, arrived Thursday morning in Rumbek, the capital of...

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Pope Francis meets with President of Madagascar

By Devin Watkins On Thursday, Pope Francis held a private audience with Mr. Andry Nirina Rajoelina, the President of the...

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Cardinal Parolin in South Sudan: Humble service can overcome ‘plague of revenge’

By Devin Watkins On his second day in South Sudan, Cardinal Pietro Parolin traveled to the northern city of Malakal in Upper...

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Pope: Church must accompany workers in midst of job insecurity

By Devin Watkins Members of the Christian Workers’ Movement of the Spanish Catholic Action (HOAC) have gathered in the...

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Cardinal Parolin arrives in South Sudan to encourage peace process

By Devin Watkins The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, arrived in Juba on Monday morning to undertake a...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope Francis holds series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon

By Devin Watkins As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief...

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Pope to Medjugorje Youth Festival: God has plan of love for each of us

By Devin Watkins In a message sent to participants of the Medjugorje International Youth Festival on Thursday, Pope Francis...

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Consecrated virgins explore ‘communicating with the heart’

By Devin Watkins In a world in which communication is evolving rapidly, the national meeting of the Ordo virginum, an...

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Pope Francis praises Uganda’s welcome of refugees

By Devin Watkins Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja met on Monday with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace....

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Pope at Mass: Grandparents and young ‘grow together’ in fruitful exchange

By Devin Watkins As the Church celebrated the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, Pope Francis presided...

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Pope to WYD pilgrims: ‘Walk joyfully together with others’

By Devin Watkins The Italian Catholic newspaper Avvenire has released a video message from Pope Francis for young pilgrims...

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Pope Francis links messages of WYD and World Grandparents Day

By Devin Watkins Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis highlighted the celebrations of the 3rd World Day for...

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Pope Francis meets with President Akufo-Addo of Ghana

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis received the President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Nana Addo Akufo-Addo, at the study of the...